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YD02 TEU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,402 mi
Last recorded187,402 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 TEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 187,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 187,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 186,682 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Apr 2020 186,680 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended nearside front not retracting as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2019 173,735 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard system fitted, (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer additional position lamp not working,

Nearside Rear outer position lamp not working,

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive several!, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges at time of test.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel but still has adequate reserve.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 173,645 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides, (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel hose insecure filler hose at tank, (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy non standard system fitted, (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer additional position lamp not working,

Nearside Rear outer position lamp not working,

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive several!, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges at time of test.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel but still has adequate reserve.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 166,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 tread. inner edge worn! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 158,979 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 158,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 151,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust poor

Fail 22 Dec 2015 151,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 30 Dec 2014 144,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 137,445 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 132,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,462 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake discs slightly corroded at rear and exhaust starting to corrode

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 125,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 120,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,842 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 111,420 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 111,418 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 105,487 miles

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2006 81,381 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 81,381 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks

stonechips in windscreen

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YD02 TEU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD02 TEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD02 TEU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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